Controversy at the Military Academy
A former West Point professor’s letter exposes corruption, cheating, and failing standards.
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Inflection Point for West Point and the Army
Recently, the Superintendent and Dean at West Point wrote “the Army and the Academy are at an inflection point1.” Their “West Point 2050” addressed academics “to intellectually prepare graduates to lead across the full spectrum of conflict.” It would be interesting to read their deliberations on the inflection point and its implications. Absent that, here …
West Point Needs a Reset, Part2: In Their Own Words
On Sept. 12, Real Clear Defense published my commentary, “West Point Needs a Reset,” detailing why I and many fellow graduates believe the United States Military Academy has lost its way and needs to get back to the basics of educating future Army officers to fight and win our nation’s wars. Almost immediately, the piece …
Embrace the Suck, It’s Only Temporary
There comes a moment in every young man’s life when he realizes that he’s not quite the legend he imagined himself to be.
The Army-West Point Class of 1997: Forged in Combat
Our journey would take us to the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, where some of our finest would make the ultimate sacrifice.
West Point’s New Motto: “Neglect, Dishonor, Betrayal” – So Send Money! By Cullum Number 53988
West Point has decided to revamp its storied motto from “Duty, Honor, Country” to a more modern, if somewhat controversial, “Neglect, Dishonor, Betrayal.”
West Point Weddings, Part 2: Short Romance-Long Wedding
Part Two, of a three part series about one of the most unique experiences in American Military Life, West Point Weddings.
West Point Weddings, Part 1: Prelude
Part one of a three part series about one of the most unique experiences in American Military Life, West Point Weddings.
Farewell Address to the Corps of Cadets at West Point
On May 12, 1962, General of the Army Douglas McArthur [USMA’03] delivered his famous Duty, Honor, Country speech as he accepted the Sylvanus Thayer Award at West Point.
Preserving Integrity: The Imperative of Upholding the West Point Honor Code
The West Point honor code, with its steadfast commitment to honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct, stands as a beacon of moral strength and character.
Everything Is Wonderful at West Point
The Superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY sent a letter to all graduates saying after 18 months of deliberation with unnamed stake holders, the Senior Army leaders changed the mission statement of USMA to align it with Army Values. Indeed, it is implied, everything is wonderful at West Point. Beat …
West Point Changes Its Mission and Loses Its Way
West Point isn’t a reflection of the Army on any given day. It isn’t just another liberal arts college officer commissioning source.
Is West Point Doomed to be Thrown on History’s Ash Heap?
The service academies, especially West Point, have long been targets for elimination by the Alinskyites. They ardently wish to undermine American institutions, and in this case, may soon chock up another win.
The 12 Days of Resilience with COL Nick Rowe: Day 3-Being Scared
Nobody understood how to navigate the endless battle to control what and how we think, better than COL James N. “Nick” Rowe, who spent five years as a prisoner of the Viet Cong.
The 12 Days of Resilience with COL Nick Rowe: Day 1
What I could use is in this 5th Generation War is 12 psychological gifts from the king of resilience, COL James N. “Nick” Rowe, U.S. Army Green Beret and survivor of five years as a Viet Cong prisoner of war in the swampy U Minh Forest of southernmost Vietnam.
West Point’s New Mission: From Duty, Honor, Country to Beltway Bandit Extraordinaire
West Point, where dreams of Duty, Honor, and Country sometimes take an unexpected detour to become the Beltway Bandit of your wildest bureaucratic fantasies.
West Point: From ‘Duty, Honor, Country’ to ‘Wokeness’
As a proud graduate of West Point, I can’t help but feel a sense of disillusionment as I watch the institution that once stood as a bastion of honor and duty take a sharp turn toward what can only be described as “wokeness.”
Shut Down West Point, Please
By John R. “Buck” Surdu While this is a bit of hyperbole, we need to shut down West Point while the few American people who have the remotest interest or acquaintance with the military can still remember its glory and before they realize its shameful state. As a graduate of West Point who found it …
‘The General’s Daughter’ for 5th Generation Warriors
“The General’s Daughter.” Let’s revisit for the sake of 5th Generation Warriors. The book, written by Nelson DeMille came out in 1992. As an infantry lieutenant (1966-1969) serving with the First Air Cavalry Division in Vietnam, DeMille didn’t run into many female military personnel other than nurses or admin specialists. As he points out …
The Power of Precision: The Brilliance of West Point’s Four (4) Responses for New Cadets
As new cadets step onto the West Point parade Ground, they are introduced not only to the weight of their own aspirations but to a unique culture of respect and unwavering commitment.